🛢️ BERGER 5601 13-4 2B

Enerplus Resources USA Corporation · Williams County, ND · File #42848 · Generated 2026-04-16 01:48

API: 3310506818
Target Formation: Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Approval granted under Commission Order No. 35420 with non-standard setbacks: 150' north/south and 500' east/west within 1280-acre spacing unit, including wet shoe in lateral for frac-out capability. 📄 STIPULATIONS section Deviates from standard setback requirements, enabling closer wellbore placement and specific completion design not typical in basic permits.	2026-04-15	Directional Drilling
Tier 2	Wet shoe configuration on 4-1/2" liner with intentional over-displacement by 7 barrels, creating 400' uncemented annulus for economic toe initiation via wireline perforating. 📄 Wet Shoe section in attachments Non-standard cementing practice to reduce costs by avoiding tubing-conveyed perforating, not evident in routine permit data.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Waiver requested for drill-back notification under Order No. 31848 since operator owns adjacent spacing unit, with supporting wellbore diagram. 📄 Drill-back policy notification letter dated April 13, 2026 Self-waiver due to operator control, avoiding external notifications not required in routine filings.	2026-04-13	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Anticipated drilling commencement on June 7, 2025, with operations lasting approximately 30 days.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Anticipated Starting Dates Specific start date and duration not part of basic permit data, indicating urgency in pad development.	2025-06-07	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Indirect heater used with setback exemption under Case No. 28949 Order No. 31500, allowing placement within 60' of wellhead and 21' of oil tank. 📄 Facility Construction Statement Regulatory exemption for compact facility design, not standard and requires prior approval.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Anti-collision strategy includes gamma ray signatures for identifying existing wellbore paths, with surveys every 93'-100' increasing in frequency near crossings. 📄 Anti-Collision Statement Advanced collision avoidance beyond basic separation factors, using geological markers.	Unknown	Directional Drilling

💡 Operator Intent

Pursue cost-effective horizontal drilling and completion in Bakken with non-standard designs like wet shoe to minimize operational expenses.

Wet shoe configuration described for economic toe initiation, avoiding more expensive perforating methods.
Ensure regulatory compliance while seeking exemptions and waivers to streamline operations and facility placement.

Indirect heater exemption and drill-back waiver requested due to self-ownership of adjacent unit.
Prioritize environmental and safety standards in waste disposal and anti-collision, selecting multiple licensed facilities for flexibility.

Explicit listing of licensed disposal sites and detailed anti-collision measures including gamma ray logging.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Drilling and completion services (rig mobilization, liner cementing, perforating)

Anticipated start June 2025 with 30-day duration signals immediate opportunity for rig and specialized liner services in Williams County.

Waste disposal and environmental services

Pre-selected licensed facilities indicate ongoing need for cuttings disposal during drilling, with persistence across multiple wells on pad.

Surveying and anti-collision services (MWD/LWD, gamma ray logging)

Emphasis on frequent surveys and gamma ray signatures for collision avoidance suggests demand for advanced directional drilling tech starting June 2025.